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 Wines and Spirits of Provence

There is no better description of cocktail time in Provence than the word “apero” – enjoy the regional sips in these articles. Our experts will guide you through the vineyards of Provence, introduce you to winemakers and discuss their favourite wines of Provence. Winemaking was first introduced to the region by the Romans and continues today from the Rhône Valley and Châteauneuf-du-Pape all the way to the French Riviera. Tired of wine? Discover pastis and other regional spirits.

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Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Visit French Wine

May 26, 2016
Contributor blog post by Jill Barth: Atout France, the French tourism development organization, has rolled out a gorgeous new website that promises to be a place where “wine regions reveal their secrets”. The site is reasonably named Visit French Wine. The website allows visitors to slip into each wine area separately through regionally-based …Continue reading …
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Modern Trobadors · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Escape the Glitz of Cannes with a Visit to Île Saint Honorat

May 9, 2016
Cannes is the quintessential French Riviera resort, renowned for its glamour and bling year-round.  Come May and the internationally acclaimed Cannes Film Festival, the Promenade de la Croisette that wraps around the waterfront, passing the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the festival is held, will swell with even more rich and famous folks …
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Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence

Provence in the City: Simply Provence Wines

May 6, 2016
Contributor blog post by Jill Barth: I attended Provence in the City, hosted by Vins de Provence. Over 25 winemakers met with wine industry and media folks at the Public Hotel’s historic Pump Room in Chicago. It was a gorgeous spring-like day in typically chilly-in-February Chicago. The afternoon’s wine was offered alongside a buffet-in-courses …Continue reading here for …
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